Ask a Startup: Recent Episodes
Ask a Startup
Ask a Startup is a digital community platform for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.
We will be having conversations with budding entrepreneurs from different parts of the world and share their early startup journeys with you.
Got questions? Please drop us an email: askus@askastartup.org
Join us as we dive into Waliullah Bhuiyan’s inspiring startup journey in ‘Waliullah Bhuiyan’s Mission in Child Education.’ We explore how he began and the problems he’s solving through initiatives like ToguMogu, Goofi, and Kids Time. He also shares exciting marketing tips and strategies. Tune in for a compelling conversation about shaping the future of education and empowering children.
Step into the world of vlogging with Bushra Siddique in this episode. From her early days at J.P. Morgan to becoming a vlogging sensation, Bushra shares her journey. Discover her transition into vlogging. Learn about her strategies for building an authentic follower base and what brands value in vloggers. Find out how motherhood and COVID-19 challenges shaped her content and led her to an inspiring venture in Bangladesh. Explore her entrepreneurial journey in designing stylish jumpsuits under her brand 'BSIDD LOVES,' using sustainable deadstock garment materials. This episode delves into Bushra Siddique's vlogging life, offering insights into entrepreneurship, personal growth, and finding balance in a dynamic world.
Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into the incredible journey of entrepreneur Janani Prasad, the visionary founder of MojoStack, a cutting-edge tech company. Janani takes us on a captivating ride from her roots in India to her entrepreneurial endeavors in the UK.Discover the stark differences between launching startups in India and the UK, as Janani shares her firsthand experiences from both worlds. Gain valuable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in these diverse economic landscapes.Janani’s secret weapon for success? The power of networking. Learn how she leveraged her connections and immersed herself in various communities to gain clients and navigate the unfamiliar UK market.But it’s not all business. We also delve into the personal side of Janani’s journey, discussing the importance of mental health when living far from family and loved ones. Discover her coping mechanisms and the strength that keeps her thriving.During the episode, we uncover how Janani recognized the need for business acumen, leading her to pursue a master’s degree in business in the UK. This educational journey, undertaken during the challenging times of COVID-19, equipped her with the knowledge and skills that would prove instrumental in the creation of her successful startup.Don’t miss this episode packed with wisdom, resilience, and the entrepreneurial spirit of Janani Prasad. Tune in now for an unforgettable conversation!
Join us for an exciting episode featuring Rakin Absar, also known as Mr. Absar. In this Q&A session, we cover various topics, including Rakin's journey in the media industry in Bangladesh, his advocacy for mental health, and his effective marketing strategies. Discover how he handles audience criticism, and his valuable tips for aspiring content creators. Don't miss this concise and insightful episode where we explore the multifaceted world of Mr. Absar!
Join us as we welcome back Elroy D'Souza, an extraordinary video editor who defied the odds to achieve remarkable success. Hear how he transformed initial struggles into opportunities, launching his own video production house and securing a UK client from India. Experience his incredible intern experience at a prestigious Bollywood studio followed by his return to the UK. Also, witness his impressive portfolio, working with renowned brands like Monster Energy, Aston Villa, and Sky Sports. Prepare to be inspired by Elroy's extraordinary journey of starting from scratch, building a thriving venture, and gaining recognition in the world of video editing.If you want to find out more about Elroy’s work, check out his insta account: iamelroydsouzaIn this episode we cover:Elroy’s journey since 2020 till nowInternship at a Bollywood StudioHow he secured a job in the UKLife in the UKMental HealthElroy’s motivations behind his work Use of AI/Artificial Intelligence in video editingAI’s pros and consElroy’s aspirations
In this second episode of Season-3, we present to you multi award winning fashion entrepreneur, Aditi Kumar. 🎉She is the Founder and Managing Director of ‘Ajara by Aditi Kumar’; it’s a Luxury Indian-wear brand focusing on hand-embroidery. She is also a full-time humanitarian who uses her work as a platform to spread social awareness and support humanitarian causes.If you want to find out more about Aditi’s work please visit her instagram profiles: @aditiindia and @ajaraindia
In this first episode of Season-3, we present to you multi award winning wedding hybrid photographer, Veronika Joy. She is the Founder & Visual Storyteller of ‘Veronika Joy Fine Art Photography & Film’.Veronika made the most out of the 2020 lockdown being super productive by learning and turning her skills into a full time successful business.Veronika shared her journey with us including all the challenges she faced and how she overcame those with her creativity and passion.If you want to find out more about Veronika’s work please visit: www.veronikajoy.co.uk
In this third episode, we present to you Alixzondra Samuda, the Founder & CEO of Mudd Beauty.
Mudd Beauty is a makeup brand with a mission of inspiring the world of beauty with healthy products that does not compromise one's skin and the environment. 💄☘️
If you want to know more about their products go visit: https://www.muddbeauty.co.uk
In this second episode, we present to you the Slovakian entrepreneur who founded a startup called Aviation Passenger Advice (APA).
Grab your pie-lots and fasten your seat belts as Olga takes you on board to share her unique experience with crowdfunding.
Enjoy your ride! ✈️
APA website: https://www.apa-official.com/
In this FIRST episode of SEASON-2 we have Elroy Dsouza, founder of Elroy Dsouza Productions. Elroy is a 22 year old entrepreneur whose dream of creating a startup in the UK wasn’t successful. After returning to India he powered through lots of challenges throughout the pandemic to create his own Video Production House and now serving overseas clients from home.
In this episode we spoke to Dr. Kurren Sandhu who has been on the frontline during COVID-19 crisis. He speaks about his COVID journey and what led him to create SuperNova student a free online video series in which he shares techniques and tips that can help students maximise their revision for exams while reducing their stress levels at the same time.
In this episode we spoke to Daniela Arias the Co-Founder & COO at Sibo which is a startup company based in Costa Rica with sister companies based in Europe.
Sibo Inc. was founded January 17th 2020, but the first steps where taken as Costa Rica Insect Company at the end of 2018 as 2 dreamers wanted to change the way we eat so maybe we could change the way we think about sustainability.
You'll get to hear a fascinating story about how SIBO started and all those interesting ideas that SIBO has come up with to create sustainable food made out of insects to save the world.
In this episode we spoke to Daniel Evans who is the Chief Executive Officer of the award winning startup 'Birmingham Enterprise Community'.
Daniel shares the whole journey of BEC since 2018 up till now.
Our guest for this episode is Deep Godara who is from India, a former international student and a masters graduate from Aston. Deep is the CO-founder of a startup company called HiERD in Birmingham, UK. Our aim in this episode is to find out more about how different it has been for Deep starting from the challenges of visa applications to reaching to the UK and how he has been bootstrapping to follow his entrepreneurial dream.
In this episode we will be having a conversation with Danielle Roberts, the founder of Unlimited You.
Unlimited You is the first online fitness platform for disabled people and people with long term illness.
This startup company was born out of Dani’s personal challenges that she experienced herself when she couldn’t find the right information on the safe and proper ways to adapt exercises for herself.
According to a study only 2 in 5 disabled people feel they are given the opportunity to be as active as they would like to be.
Unlimited You would be creating opportunities for people with disability to safely exercise and be more active.
Our aim is to find out more about Dani’s personal struggles and current challenges she’s facing to create Unlimited You which she envisions to help disabled people with long term illnesses live happier and healthier lives.
Hi 👋🏽 This is Ask a Startup. My name is Adil and I’ll be the host for this podcast series. I’ll be having conversations with new entrepreneurs from different parts of the world and share their early startup journeys with you. Every week I aim to ask a startup questions on different topics which could also benefit anyone who’s planning to start their entrepreneurial journey. If you have any questions or feedbacks or you would like us to cover any specific topic related to startups or you’d like to share your startup journey with us please drop us an email @ askastartupuk@gmail.com I’ll be launching our first episode on the 10th of July. I hope you enjoy listening to them.